Phase 1 Construction for the Critical Infrastructure Recovery & Renewal (CIRR) Project
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The Trustees of Princeton University, acting through the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory as a U.S. Department of Energy Prime Contractor, are seeking a qualified contractor to perform the Phase 1 construction of the Critical Infrastructure Recovery & Renewal Project at the James Forrestal Campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The base scope of work includes replacing the XQT-1 and XVT-1 substation transformers in the C-Site 138kV yard along with their associated cabling, as well as replacing the Q1 switchgear in Building C51 and reconfiguring the cabling connected to the existing XQT-2 transformer. Option 1 adds the replacement of Substations 2 and 17 within the C22 Laboratory Building. All new equipment for these components will be provided by PPPL. The total estimated value of the contract, including options, exceeds $10 million, with a performance period of 365 calendar days following subcontract award. The procurement falls under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction and is conducted as an unrestricted, full and open competition. Proposals must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on Friday, August 7, 2026, and are contingent upon mandatory participation in both a Pre-Proposal Videoconference on July 10, 2026, and a Site Visit on July 14, 2026, the latter requiring submission of the RFP Acknowledgement Form to receive access details. The full Request for Proposal, including detailed work requirements in Section I, is available for download via the PPPL procurement portal using Adobe Reader or Acrobat. The point of contact for inquiries is Chi Man Cheung, reachable by phone or email. This solicitation does not obligate PPPL to award a contract or reimburse proposers for costs incurred during proposal preparation.
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The Trustees of Princeton University, a U.S. Department of Energy Prime Contractor, represented by Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has a requirement for a qualified and capable contractor to perform the Phase 1 construction of the Critical Infrastructure Recovery & Renewal (CIRR) Project located at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, 100 Stellarator Road, James Forrestal Campus, US Route 1 North, Princeton, NJ.
The work includes:
Base Scope:
- Replacement of XQT-1 Substation Transformer* in C-Site 138kV Yard and associated cabling.
- Replacement of XVT-1 Substation Transformer* in C-Site 138kV Yard and associated cabling.
- Replacement of Q1 Switchgear* in Building C51 and replacement of associated cabling to the existing XQT-2 Substation Transformer.
Option 1:
- Replacement of Substation* 2 & 17 in the C22 Laboratory Building.
*New equipment furnished by PPPL.
For a detailed description of the work requirements, please review the PPPL Statement of Work contained in Section I of the RFP.
The magnitude of this procurement exceeds $10 million inclusive of the option items.
The period of performance is 365 calendar days after subcontract award.
The applicable NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building construction. The procurement is unrestricted (full and open competition).
The full RFP may be reviewed and downloaded at https://sites.google.com/pppl.gov/procurement/opportunities?authuser=0, by clicking on the "Procurement Opportunities" link and then on the appropriate RFP link. Click on RFP 26-056-CM and download and save the file to your computer. Open to view the RFP documents using the latest version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat. You will not be able to view the documents using your internet browser.
A Pre-Proposal Videoconference is scheduled for 10:00 AM (EST), July 10, 2026, and a Site Visit scheduled for July 14, 2026. Firms must return the RFP Acknowledgement Form contained in the RFP to receive information to the Zoom information. Attendance of both the Pre-Proposal Videoconference and Site Visit is pre-requisite for proposal submission. Proposals are due to PPPL by 4:00 PM (EST), Friday, August 7, 2026.
This announcement shall not commit PPPL to issue a subcontract for this effort, or to pay any costs incurred by offerors in the preparation and submittal of proposals in response to this RFP.
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